The intent of this program is to provide a grant of up to $5,000, which is to be used to promote the attendance of CAG trainees (basic and/or clinical) at national or international conferences. The award can be used to offset costs incurred in attending the conference such as registration, travel, accommodation and meals. Payment of honorarium is not permitted. Eligible CAG trainees are those whose abstract has been accepted for presentation.

A maximum of 2 workshops will be supported in any one 12-month period.

Competition guidelines:

1) Two (2) competitions are held each year with application deadlines of September 1st and March 1st.

2) The Chair of the CAG Research Committee and at least three committee members reviews all applications.

3) Applications should be made in the form of:

a) a letter of request from the conference organizing committee, or representative thereof, which details the broad perspective of the conference;

b) a detailed program of events;
c) a statement as to the expected benefits of trainee attendance at this conference.

4) Upon review successful applicants will be notified within one month of the submission deadline.

5) One grant, of up to $5,000, may be awarded in each competition as outlined above.

6) A report detailing how the funding was used must be received in the CAG National Office no later than one month after the conference.

Additional enquiries should be addressed to:

Stephen Vanner, M.D.
GI DiseasesResearchUnit
HotelDieuHospital
166 Brock Street
Kingston, ON  K7L 5G2
Email